TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Seven Islands Ways App through sevenislandsways.com, the user agrees to these Terms and is required to read them carefully before using the application.

If the user does not agree with these Terms, they must discontinue use of the application immediately.

2. Description of Service

Seven Islands Ways is a curated discovery and planning platform designed to help users explore and organize experiences, services and points of interest, primarily within the Ionian region.

The platform is powered by the Athens Experts methodology and applies a structured discovery approach based on feature combinations and curated presentation.

Users may:

• browse curated experiences and services such as RIB cruises, van tours, VIP transfers and car rental options
• explore places and points of interest
• filter options based on features, duration, season and preferences
• create personal lists and organize their travel plans
• access curated suggestions and structured recommendations

The platform operates exclusively as a discovery and planning tool.

Seven Islands Ways does not operate as:

• a booking provider
• a travel agency
• a tour operator
• a transportation provider
• a payment processor

3. User Accounts and Personal Use

Users may create an account to access additional features and organize their experience.

Main account tools include:

• Favorites
• Want to Go
• Visited
• Custom Lists

Users may create private or public lists. Public lists may appear within the platform with credit to the creator.

Users must provide accurate information and are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.

The platform may suspend or terminate accounts in case of misuse or violation of these Terms.

4. Third Party Services and External Interaction

Seven Islands Ways presents services operated by independent third party providers.

The platform:

• does not own or operate any listed service
• does not manage availability or scheduling
• does not process bookings or payments
• does not act as an intermediary in agreements

Any interaction, communication, booking or transaction takes place directly between the user and the service provider.

Users are solely responsible for verifying:

• availability
• pricing
• service conditions
• safety standards
• insurance coverage

Seven Islands Ways bears no responsibility for any agreement or interaction between users and third party providers.

5. Bookings, Payments, Cancellations and Refunds

Seven Islands Ways does not process or manage bookings or payments.

All bookings, payments, cancellations, modifications and refunds are handled exclusively by the respective service providers.

The platform:

• does not collect or process payment information
• does not guarantee pricing accuracy
• does not intervene in disputes
• does not provide refunds or compensation

Users must review and accept the terms of each provider before proceeding with any transaction.

6. External Links and Third Party Websites

The platform may include links to external websites or booking systems.

These websites operate independently and are governed by their own terms and policies.

Seven Islands Ways:

• does not control external content
• does not guarantee security or functionality
• bears no responsibility for any interaction or transaction on third party websites

7. Curated Content and Discovery Logic

All content within the platform is presented for informational and discovery purposes.

The platform uses internal curation criteria and structured logic to present options.

The presence, positioning or absence of any service or place does not constitute endorsement, ranking or evaluation.

Users remain responsible for their own decisions.

8. Accuracy of Information

Seven Islands Ways makes every effort to maintain accurate and updated information.

However, due to the dynamic nature of services, the following may change without notice:

• availability
• pricing
• routes and schedules
• duration and conditions
• operational status

Users must verify all essential information directly with the provider.

9. Activity, Safety and Risk Disclaimer

Experiences presented on the platform may include activities such as sea excursions, transportation services and guided experiences.

Participation in such activities involves inherent risks.

Users are fully responsible for:

• assessing their physical condition and suitability
• evaluating weather and environmental conditions
• following all safety instructions provided by operators
• using appropriate equipment where required
• complying with local laws and regulations

Seven Islands Ways does not:

• assess or guarantee the safety of any activity
• verify the qualifications or certifications of providers
• confirm compliance with safety standards or insurance requirements

The platform bears no responsibility for:

• injuries or accidents
• property loss or damage
• delays or cancellations
• incidents occurring before, during or after any activity

Participation in any activity is entirely at the user's own risk.

10. Insurance and Provider Responsibility

Service providers are solely responsible for:

• operational safety
• insurance coverage
• compliance with local regulations
• staff qualifications and certifications

Users are encouraged to confirm these aspects directly with providers before participating in any service.

Seven Islands Ways does not verify or guarantee any of the above.

11. Force Majeure

Seven Islands Ways bears no responsibility for disruptions or changes caused by events beyond reasonable control, including:

• weather conditions
• natural disasters
• strikes or transportation disruptions
• governmental restrictions
• unforeseen operational issues

12. User Content and Usage Rights

Users who create lists or content grant Seven Islands Ways permission to display this content within the platform and in related promotional materials.

Users retain full ownership of their content.

The platform does not use user generated content outside its ecosystem without explicit consent.

13. Business Content and Intellectual Property

All business related content remains the intellectual property of the respective rights holders.

Seven Islands Ways:

• does not claim ownership
• uses content for presentation purposes
• respects all intellectual property rights

Content may be removed upon request.

14. Platform Intellectual Property

All elements of the platform, including:

• design
• structure
• feature based discovery system
• visual assets
• written content

are the intellectual property of Seven Islands Ways and its licensors.

Unauthorized use, reproduction or distribution is prohibited.

15. Prohibited Use

Users agree not to:

• misuse the platform
• attempt unauthorized access
• use automated systems such as bots or scraping tools
• copy, extract or reuse data without permission
• interfere with the functionality or security of the platform

Violation may result in suspension or legal action.

16. Availability of Service

Seven Islands Ways does not guarantee uninterrupted access.

The platform may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• maintenance
• updates
• technical issues

The platform bears no responsibility for any impact caused by such interruptions.

17. Age and Eligibility

The platform is intended for use by individuals who are legally able to enter into agreements.

Users under the applicable legal age should use the platform only under supervision.

18. Data Protection and Cookies

The platform uses cookies for:

• session management
• user experience optimization
• analytics and performance

All data is processed in accordance with the European GDPR Regulation.

19. Relationship with Athens Experts

Seven Islands Ways is powered by Athens Experts and applies its structured discovery methodology.

However, it operates as a distinct product with independent scope and responsibility.

20. Limitation of Liability

Use of the platform is at the user's own responsibility.

Seven Islands Ways is not liable for:

• inaccuracies in information
• user decisions
• third party services
• financial transactions
• safety incidents
• external website interactions

All content is provided for informational and discovery purposes only.

Users are fully responsible for their actions and experiences.

21. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Greece.

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Greece.

22. Modification of Terms

Seven Islands Ways reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.

Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

23. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms or content rights:

contact@sevenislandsways.com

This contact applies only to platform related matters and not to third party services.